Explanation
BACKGROUND: This legislation adopts an updated Far North Area Plan. The new plan replaces the previously adopted Far North Area Plan (1994). The planning area is generally bounded by I-71 to the east, I-270 on the south, Olentangy River on the west and Powell Road on the north.
The updated plan was initiated in cooperation with the Far North Columbus Communities Coalition (FNCCC). The FNCCC provided guidance during the process. Stakeholder interviews and workshops were also held to provide the community with opportunities for input. The resulting plan addresses future land use and urban design.
On June 3, 2014, the FNCCC approved the plan. The Development Commission reviewed the plan on July 10, 2014 and voted unanimously to recommend its adoption to City Council.
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval
FISCAL IMPACT: No funding is required for this legislation.
Title
To adopt the Far North Area Plan as a guide for development, redevelopment, and the planning of future public improvements.
Body
WHEREAS, the Far North Area Plan is intended to serve as a guide for development, redevelopment, and the planning of future public improvements; and
WHEREAS, the plan was initiated in cooperation with the Far North Columbus Communities Coalition; and
WHEREAS, committee meetings, presentations, workshops, and public presentations were conducted as part of the public planning process; and
WHEREAS, the Far North Columbus Communities Coalition approved the Plan on June 3rd, 2014; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on July 10, 2014 at which the Development Commission approved the Far North Area Plan and recommended its adoption to City Council; now, therefore,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
SECTION 1. That the Far North Area Plan is hereby adopted to establish guidelines for development, redevelopment, and the planning of future public improvements.
SECTION 2. That the Far North Area Plan supersedes and replaces the 1994 Far North Plan.
SECTION 3. That all city of Columbus departments and divisions are hereby authorized and directed to use the Far North Area in initiating or reviewing projects within the planning area or adjacent areas and require that such projects generally conform to the plan.
SECTION 4. That the Department of Development is directed to monitor the use of the Far North Area Plan, and to present to City Council any amendments necessary to keep the plan up-to-date.
SECTION 5. That copies of the Far North Area Plan shall be kept on file in the Department of Development, Planning Division.
SECTION 6. That this ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law.